ANNUAL SPRING HEARING AND PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY

The 2026 Spring Hearing will be held in each county in person on April 13 and online from April 13-15. The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related proposed rule change questions presented by the DNR and advisory questions presented by the Conservation Congress. 

The public also has the opportunity to provide input on resolutions that members of the public previously submitted online between Jan. 5 and Feb. 9, 2026. New in 2026: The WCC will also consider resolutions submitted during the in-person county spring hearings. Day-of submissions are required to follow the same criteria as a resolution submitted via the Citizen Resolution Submittal Form. Guidance for submitting a resolution is found under the "For Your Information" heading on this page.

Public input received through this process is advisory to Natural Resources Board members, DNR staff and anyone working on these issues.

• 2026 Spring Hearing Locations

2026 Spring Hearing Questionnaire

• 2026 Spring Hearing Survey Monkey Questionnaire (link will be active from 6 p.m. on April 13 through April 15)
• 2026 Spring Hearing Questionnaire

2025 Spring Hearing Results

• Statewide Results
• Results by County

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• WCC Resolution Submission Process
• Spring Hearing Input FAQ
• Find a WCC Position
• DNR Fisheries Toolbox

WCC RESOLUTION REVIEW CONTACTS

If you have questions about writing or submitting a resolution, please contact one of the WCC delegates below for guidance.